Staffs from the City of Cambridge have been given the go signal to send invitations to private sector companies in the region to lease property owned by the government for solar energy panels.

The move was brought about by announcements made recently by city officials about the installation of solar panels on the rooftop of the public works building located on Bishop Street, Cambridge. Other companies interested in leasing space on municipal-owned property have also been approached by city officials.

Based on a report produced by experts for the city council, the significant leaps and bounds made by solar technology engineers have encouraged expansion in the industry. In fact, a number of companies are in a rush to acquire solar panels for renewable energy purposes. The only problem is where to place put them. The report concludes that allowing private sector companies to lease roof space will not only generate revenue for the city, it will also reduce operational costs for heating and cooling of government buildings.

While waiting for council to make a final decision on Monday next week, city staffs are currently plotting out potential areas for lease. After the locations have been laid out and potential candidates have been selected, a proposal will be drafted once more for council’s final seal of approval.